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Licensee: FREDERICK BOURGAULT
Licensed As: Owner, Trainer, Provisional Driver
Notice Number: MR 9-2022
Racing Type: Harness
Track: Monticello Raceway & Mighty M Gaming
Notice Date: 03/14/2022
Ruling Type: Fine
Rule(s): 4105.6 (A)(B)(F)(G), 4116.9. 4117.8 ( C ) (2)
Ruling Text:
Frederick Bourgault is hereby assessed a penalty of $1000- for repeatedly striking #2 “Grand Priority” with the whip after the finish of the 7th Race on 03/09/2022 at Monticello Raceway.
After review of Mr. Bourgault’s driving record as a Provisional (P) Driver it is hereby ordered that his license be downgraded to a Qualifying Fair (Q/F) status for a period of at least 180 days – March 10, 2022 through September 5, 2022 inclusive. It is further ordered that Mr. Bourgault provide proof of successful completion of an approved anger management course.
During the aforementioned 180 day period Mr. Bourgault will not be allowed to participate as a driver in Pari-Mutuel events and will only be afforded the driving privileges of a Q/F driver. After completion of the 180 day period Mr. Bourgault’s record shall be reviewed to determine if his status as a Provisional (P) driver should be re-instated.
Any further violations of this nature will result in greater penalty.
Fined: $1000.00

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